- Ohio State is a 4.5-point favorite against Indiana.
- Fernando Mendoza’s has a 210.5 passing yard total.
- Julian Sayin’s passing touchdown total is set at 1.5.
INDIANAPOLIS – In what is easily the biggest Power Conference championship game, the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes are taking on the #2 Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten Championship game on Saturday.
There is plenty at stake in this one aside from crowning the conference champion, including the first overall seed in the playoff bracket and Heisman implications for both Fernando Mendoza and Julian Sayin.
That said, we’re eying both of them and the gameline odds for our best bets on college football prop betting sites.
Indiana Vs. Ohio State
- Moneyline: Indiana (+165) vs. Ohio State (-195)
- Spread: Ohio State -4
- Total: 47.5
The Hoosiers and Buckeyes are too evenly matched to have this spread anywhere over a field goal margin. These are the top two defenses in the country, with Ohio State holding a 3.1 points allowed per game advantage on Indiana. The Buckeyes have allowed just 7.8 ppg this season, while Indiana is right behind them at 10.9 ppg allowed.
On offense, they’re both top-3 in the Big Ten with Indiana pacing everyone at 44.3 ppg and Ohio state putting up 37 ppg.
Best Player Props
Julian Sayin Total Passing Touchdowns
- Over 1.5 -170
- Under 1.5 +129
Sayin has been one of the premier QBs this season when it comes to throwing touchdowns with 30 total on the year for a 2.5 per game average. He’s not shy when it comes to the spotlight either, in big games, as he’s thrown for 2+ touchdowns in two of three games this season against top-25 opponents. He’s also going into this one having thrown over 2+ TDs in his last two games.
That said, take advantage of the low number at sportsbooks in Ohio with college football props for some decent value.
Fernando Mendoza Total Passing Yards
- Over 210.5 -114
- Under 210.5 -114
This is another tremendous spot to take the over at places in Indiana to bet on CFB props for Mendoza’s passing yard total. He’s averaging around 230 pass yards per game this season and has gone over 210.5 in eight of 12 games overall.
He’s gone over against both of Indiana’s top-10 matchups this season and in two of his last three games going into this one as well.
Heisman Odds Update
2025-26 Heisman Odds
- Julian Sayin (OSU) +170
- iego Pavia (VAN) +175
- Fernando Mendoza (IND) +185
- Jeremiyah Love (ND) +3000
- Jacob Rodriguez (TTU) +20000
- Jeremiah Smith (OSU) +20000
- Ty Simpson (ALA) +25000
- Gunner Stockton (UGA) +30000
Being that Saying and Mendoza are two of the top three favorites on the Heisman odds board, this matchup will certainly give one of them the edge over the other. Sayin is the outright favorite now with the edge in passing yards and QBR, but Mendoza shouldn’t be viewed as far behind with his TD total edge.
